Merry Christmas from the Livestock Publications Council

Chuck Zimmerman

As we approach the end of 2020, we wish you and your a blessed Christmas holiday! We appreciate your continued support of the Livestock Publications Council and its programs, and we are looking forward to reaching new heights in livestock communications next year. May you be happy, healthy and prosperous in 2021!

LPC

NAMA Moves 2021 Agri-Marketing Conference to July

Chuck Zimmerman

The National Agri-Marketing Association has announced that the 2021 Agri-Marketing Conference will be rescheduled for July 20-22, 2021. “This decision was made after much discussion with leadership and our host hotel,” said Jenny Pickett, CEO, National Agri-Marketing Association. “We feel this is the best option to host the conference safely.” The conference will include the usual NAMA favorites, including top-notch …

Marketing, NAMA

Successful Deer Hunt with a John Deere Gator

Chuck Zimmerman

This deer season at my mid-Georgia hunting lease property I was selected to test drive a John Deere Gator XUV 855M S4 model year 2021. I’ve been deer hunting for over 30 years and my Crystal Pig Hunt Club buddies and I have test driven a number of vehicles. I have to say I got most excited about them when …

Agribusiness, Hunting, John Deere, Video

Happy Holidays from Syngenta Media Group

Chuck Zimmerman

Dears, We wish you a healthy and prosperous start to 2021. Enjoy the festive season, Syngenta Group Media Relations Also included is this interesting information. For larger image, click on it.

Agribusiness, Syngenta

Merry Christmas from the Pork Checkoff

Chuck Zimmerman

Here’s a message from CEO Bill Even about how the Pork Checkoff is taking lessons learned in 2020 to prepare the industry for the future. While 2020 has been far from what any of us could have imagined, as we begin the holiday season we are optimistic about what is in store for 2021. We will continue to leverage all …

Ag Groups, Pork Checkoff, Video

Field Notes from Koch Agronomic Services – Episode 9

Chuck Zimmerman

The Field Notes podcast series from Koch Agronomic Services (Koch) breaks down the science and technology behind agronomy to help growers do more with less. The experts we’ve heard from on our previous episodes have covered topics ranging from how different crops use nitrogen to the 4R’s of Nutrient Stewardship and how growers and retailers work together to choose the …

Agribusiness, Audio, Koch Agronomic Services, Podcasts, Soil

Evaluating a John Deere Gator During 2020 Deer Season

Chuck Zimmerman

Here is most of the team from the Chrystal Pig Hunt Club. We’re in front of a new John Deere Gator XUV 855M S4 that we put through its paces to evaluate and report on. I’ll have more photos and video to share after getting some time at ZimmComm World Headquarters. We’ve had great weather this season and have seen …

Hunting, John Deere

Trying Out Some Kodiak Boots While Hunting and Working

Chuck Zimmerman

Looking for a good pair of work boots? How about Kodiak Boots? I was able to work with the company for a “trial” pair for my brother, Paul, who has a small farm and a restaurant in central Georgia. Like me, he hunts deer and we do that in some challenging terrain so good ankle support is a must have. …

Boots, Hunting

ZimmCast 661 – Going Virtual with ARA in 2020

Chuck Zimmerman

Hello and welcome to the ZimmCast. The Agricultural Retailers Association annual 2020 ARA Conference & Expo went virtual this year Dec. 1-2. Ag professionals from across the country went “All In For Ag Retail” with interactive workshops, engaging networking opportunities, and a 3D Expo Hall. During the event the ZimmComm Team collected relevant screenshots, conducted interviews with speakers, award winners and …

Ag Groups, ag retailers, Audio, Virtual, ZimmCast

Field Notes from Koch Agronomic Services – Episode 8

Chuck Zimmerman

The Field Notes podcast series from Koch Agronomic Services (Koch) breaks down the science and technology behind agronomy to help growers do more with less. The experts we’ve heard from on our previous episodes have covered topics ranging from how different crops use nitrogen to the 4R’s of Nutrient Stewardship and how growers and retailers work together to choose the …

Agribusiness, Agronomy, Audio, Koch Agronomic Services, Podcasts, Soil